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Answer turn the nut in reverse of the clockwise rotation, also known as counterclockwise (CCW).
Fan clutch is mounted to the fan, on the front of the motor. You will need a special tool or a BIG wrench to fit the large nut behind it. Lock the fan in place somehow, and turn the large nut clockwise(the rule:lefty loosy, right tighty, doesn't apply here) to remove the clutch/fan assembly. Once of replace clutch and re-install in reverse order of things.
Generally if it is a thread on fan clutch, yes.Generally if it is a thread on fan clutch, yes.
the fan clutch is attached with one large nut that is part of the clutch assembly .NOTE the the cluth has LEFT HAND thread.
The fan is attached to the fan clutch at the front of the engine. It is held on by one very large nut (I think it's 32mm). Usually you will need to remove the plastic fan shroud first. The difficult part of this is that the nut holding on the fan is a reverse thread, the opposite of what you would expect it to be. You turn it clockwise to loosen. Also, you might need a special tool (Google "BMW fan clutch tool") to hold the fan clutch and keep it from turning when you remove the fan.
Turn the large nut loose (1 7/16") by turning it counterclockwise then spin the fan and fan clutch off as an assembly. Separate the fan from the clutch on the bench.
No, there is no special tool. The bolt that holds the fan clutch on is a reverse thread. Once that is removed, along with the fan blades, you can remove the fan by unbolting it from the fan clutch. I had a miserable time getting my fan off of the car. What a local mechanic told me, which is what I did, was put a wrench on the nut and smack it with a hammer until it loosens up. Remember to whack it to the right because of the reverse threading! Hope that helps, Mr_Dog A strap wrench will assist in holding the pulley stationary while trying to break the nut loose.
It's a 36mm
No. Counter clockwise to loosen.
Auto Zone or any parts store that loans tools should have a fan clutch tool. it holds the pulley while you loosen the fan clutch nut
You can get a wrench set from Autozone...$60 to loan, refundable when you return it. Take a large adjustable wrench and place it on the hex nut of the fan clutch. Tap or hit it with a hammer, it's right threaded so tap it to the left. The wrench set will slip over the bolts on the pulley to hold it in place while you continue to remove the fan clutch.
the nut is reverse thread. u have to get a air impact hammer to knock it loose. it loosens to the left.